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Why Mecmesin for removal torque testing
Mecmesin offers manual and automated torque testing solutions designed for packaging manufacturers, quality control teams, and compliance officers.
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Universal testing machines (UTMs) made simple
Mecmesin have developed a new range of precision bench-top universal testing machines (UTMs) in single and twin-column formats, for compression and tensile testing from 0.5 to 50 kN loads.
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Speak to an expert
Mecmesin has extensive experience in designing equipment and fixtures for adhesive bond strength testing.
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Power your torque testing
Sophisticated power - easy to use
Looking for an automated torque testing system to improve the accuracy and repeatability of your measurements compared to manual torque testers?
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Industry applications
Medical devices - Sterile packaging and protective barriers must resist both penetration and puncture to maintain sterility and patient safety.
Constructi
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Tools and techniques for measuring torque
Manual vs motorised torque testers
Manual torque testers are suited to spot checks or lower-volume testing.
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Introduction to tensile strength
Tensile strength is a fundamental mechanical property that defines a material’s ability to resist forces that attempt to pull it apart. It represents the maximum tensile stress a material can withstand before failure.
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Plastic components and sub-assemblies
The successful design and production of plastic components requires careful attention to be paid to many elements. The choice of plastic material depends on the desired performance characteristics - will parts be under constant load?
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Introduction to compressive hardness
Compressive hardness is a measure of a material’s ability to resist deformation when a compressive load is applied to its surface.
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Brushes
Brushes use synthetic or natural filaments to create bristles which are typically clamped to a handle via a ferrule.
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CCT compared to ECT and FCT
CCT - Material-level test, used to assess raw medium quality before conversion into board
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Why Mecmesin?
With over 40 years of experience, Mecmesin delivers torque testing systems that are precise, easy to use, and fully supported.
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Springs
Springs are elastic objects used to store mechanical energy and they change shape in response to external forces, returning to their original shapes when the forces are removed.
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Key ASTM standards for four-point bending
Selecting the correct test standard is essential for meaningful, repeatable results. The following ASTM standards are commonly used for four-point bend testing:
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Why Mecmesin?
With over 40 years of experience, Mecmesin delivers torque testing systems that are precise, easy to use, and fully supported.
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Why choose Mecmesin for compression testing?
Mecmesin has over 45 years of experience in force measurement and is a trusted partner for packaging test systems across industries.
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Introduction to pull-off and pull-out testing
Pull-off and pull-out testing are widely used to measure the strength, durability, and reliability of materials, adhesives, coatings, and mechanical fixings.
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Speak to an expert
Choosing the right tension and compression testing equipment depends on factors such as material type, force range, test speed, environmental conditions, and applicable standards.
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Why is ultimate compressive strength important?
Ultimate compressive strength is a critical parameter in engineering design, safety, and product validation.
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How running torque is measured
Running torque is typically measured using precision torque sensors mounted within a controlled test stand. The component under test is rotated at a defined speed, and torque is measured continuously during motion.
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Key methods of penetration resistance testing
Penetration resistance measures a material’s ability to resist intrusion by a probe or object under applied force without tearing, cracking, or losing functional integrity.
Applications include:
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Selecting the right trapezoidal tear testing setup requires understanding both the material and the relevant standards.
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Secant modulus compared to other moduli
Different moduli are used to describe the stiffness of materials, each calculated at different points on the stress-strain curve:
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Mecmesin equipment for torque testing
Mecmesin has decades of expertise in closure torque measurement, offering solutions designed for accuracy, repeatability and easy integration into quality control processes.
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Understanding compressive properties
Compressive properties describe how a material responds to being pressed, squeezed or compacted.